New Book about Chiswick House Gardens

Dr David Jacques has published a new book about the Gardens: “300 Years of Creation and Recreation”. It chronicles a hard-fought and never-ending contest – between the natural forces of change and decay on the one side, and the desire by we humans to preserve and cherish our finest creations on the other.

The book traces the evolution of the House and Gardens from Burlington’s original 18thcentury vision, through the enlarged Devonshire embodiment, to the publicly owned estate enjoyed by so many today. 

It is a riveting read – look out for the book in Waterstones or the House Shop.